👀 Vinicius eases future doubts, sends Xabi Alonso a message | OneFootball

Vinicius Jr. has spoken to the media ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, making some very revealing comments about his future and his relationship with the club’s coaches.

The Brazilian, with the calmness that defines him off the pitch, wanted to put an end to any rumors about his future at the Bernabéu. Regarding his renewal, the winger was emphatic in saying that he is at the club of his dreams.

“I hope I can stay here for a long time... it’s the club of my dreams,” the Brazilian said. Despite having one year left on his contract, the player is showing complete calm, backed by the trust of the board, assuring that “at the right time I will renew.”

The "lack of connection" with Xabi Alonso

However, the most striking point was his spell under Xabi Alonso. Vinicius honestly admitted that he failed to connect with the coach’s methods: “Every coach has their own methods and I didn’t connect in the way he wanted.” He admitted it was a learning process, although he made it clear that his current understanding at Valdebebas is different.

In contrast, the Rio-born forward was full of praise for Álvaro Arbeloa, with whom he has a chemistry similar to the one he had with Carlo Ancelotti. “With Arbeloa I’ve had a special connection... he has always made it clear to me what he wants from me,” confessed Madrid’s No. 7, stressing that this support has been key in dealing with his recent goal drought.

Finally, the forward showed his more mature side when analyzing his lack of goals. “I don’t think I’ve ever gone this long without scoring... I’ve learned from this bad moment,” he concluded. With his eyes on Europe, Vinicius recalled that the biggest players always show up on the big occasions to turn difficult situations around.

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